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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.38, 45,051.44 and 21,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.38, 45,051.44 and 21,321.24 is: 29,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.38 : 45,051.44 = 21,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.38/45,051.44 = 21,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.38x = 45,051.44 × 21,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.38x = 960,552,564.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,552,564.59/32,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,414.83

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